Elizabeth + Kurt

July 17, 2021 Jen Peterson

A Gold Hill Gardens Wedding

Newcastle, California

Elizabeth and Kurt are officially married!!!! I just can’t believe the 10 months since their gorgeous engagement session has already come and gone! It has been such a pleasure working with these two. Elizabeth worked in the wedding industry as a planner before becoming a teacher, so she knew exactly what to expect and how to plan out her own special day! And let me just stop right here and say that I am so proud of this couple! You guys, it was over 110 degree’s on their special day, but that didn’t stop them from having an amazing wedding! These two are troopers! I bet as you scroll through these favorite images of mine you won’t even be able to tell how hot it was! Everyone just called it the #ThorsonHeat! Haha!

Gold Hill Gardens is a gorgeous wedding venue located in Newcastle, California on the outskirts of Sacramento. It’s like a hidden oasis! Beautiful landscape and a gorgeous B&B where everyone could get ready. The reception area wasn’t just a pop-up event tent, it was a commercial-grade white-covered structure with beautiful lighting. You couldn’t help but have a peaceful feeling walking around the grounds. There’s just something about a garden that brings peace to one’s soul. The owners were so generous and helpful! Mike even took us in his Tundra up to a hill with a gorgeous old oak tree for sunset portraits!

Let’s just chat real quick about the wedding colors and attire! Elizabeth’s dress was STUNNING! A gorgeous light ivory-colored lace mermaid-style dress by Bride to Be Couture. The bridesmaids all had different styled mauve-colored dresses by David’s Bridal that were super light and flowy! The guys all wore white shirts with black tuxes and mauve-colored silk ties. Kurt had A’s cuff links, a gift from his beautiful bride! Everyone in the bridal party had such fun positive attitudes and were all just such a joy to be around!

It was such an honor to capture their special day!!! Matt and I loved getting to meet Elizabeth and Kurt’s families and getting to celebrate alongside them! Enjoy my favorites!